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AV52 TUP

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2002cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

192,446 mi
Last recorded192,446 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 TUP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,002cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 192,446 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box joint (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 173,700 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 167,830 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 167,828 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 162,146 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 162,136 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 153,680 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 29 Jul 2010 139,198 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 127,155 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 108,483 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 108,483 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2007 88,014 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 67,547 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 47,028 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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AV52 TUP is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,002cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 87,998 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV52 TUP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV52 TUP registered?

AV52 TUP is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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